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What's Happening:
As always, there is a lot going on. Learn about even more events than those listed here and keep up with new ones through our calendar www.nm-ipl.org.
Tuesday, January 9, 5:30 pm
Legislative Overview Webinar--registration link
https://actionnetwork.org/events/ipl-advocacy-briefing/
Join IPL and Citizens Caring for the Future for a briefing and discussion of the important climate and environmental justice issues coming at NM Legislative session that begins January 16th. Find out how you can support and help pass legislation that ensures that our state properly prepares for the future by funding important measures that protect our sacred air, land, water, and public health.
Thursday, January 11--all day meeting
New Mexico Water Dialogue 29th statewide meeting
Pueblo Cultural Center, ABQ
Even is co-sponsored by the NM Water Advocates, that IPL works closely with. Visit the Dialogue's website for registration and additional details
Sunday, January 14, 11:45--in-person
Sowing Justice---the Farm Bill
First Congregational Church, 2801 Lomas Blvd. NE, ABQ
Come learn how to support Federal Farm Bill that will be passed in 2024. Special guest, farmer Zach Withers, Polk's Folly Farm, Cedar Crest.
Sunday, January 21, 12:30-5
IPL NM & El Paso board and invited friends retreat
First Congregational Church, ABQ
Pray for our time together.
Wednesday, January 24, 6:00 pm
Monthly Earth Spirit meditation and sharings begin again
https://actionnetwork.org/events/monthly-earth-spirit-sharing-january
Join Lisa Leahigh, a Buddhist practitioner to be ordained who leads these very grounding and helpful one-hour sessions to be renewed and focus on our spiritual foundations of the work we do together in community. All are invited to join on-line. Please register in link above.
Thursday, January 25, 2 pm mountain time
National IPL advocacy team 2024 federal climate policy briefing--please register
https://action.interfaithpowerandlight.org/whatsnext2024
Policy priorities for briefing include: Advancing federal agency climate pollution rules; Passing a farm bill rooted in equity and climate; Ensure Congress does not roll back Inflation Reduction Act climate investments and holding GM and Toyota accountable for EV leadership goals. Finally info on election year ahead.
Friday, February 9---All Day
NM Legislative Roundhouse
Join us with many other groups at the Environmental Legislative Day in Santa Fe. We will have a table and visit our leaders on various bills. A great way to be in community for action for Our Common Home and Our Communities. Contact info@nm-ipl.org if you would like more information or to carpool.
April 19-18
IPL National Week of Faith and Climate Action
Toolkit available. See link in resources below.
Hold these dates for more information to come
March virtual gathering around holding grief as we enter into Spring
March or April Faith Leader Breakfast on Eco-spirituality and justice
Tuesday, April 8, Virtual Green Team and individual gathering on-line
Thursday, April 11, In-Person Green Team and individuals gathering in ABQ
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